Chapter 895 Zuo Zhong under the Lemon Tree
(I know it affects reading, but I can’t help it. Please bear with me. This is not something I can decide:))
When the clock of history slowly reached the end of November of the 27th year of the Republic of China, Luojiawan, a mountain city that seemed slightly cold in Pingri, became a little noisy.
A general with a star on his collar and a highly respected member of the Kuomintang faction gathered at the reorganized Military (Separation) Wei Committee to investigate the statistics bureau, and it was very lively for a while.
Even the bald man took time out of his busy schedule to come and preside over the reorganization and promotion ceremony. He was accompanied by the eldest son. This was also his first public event after returning to China.
The celebration of the intelligence agency will naturally not be as high-profile as that of private business groups. Dozens of party and state luminaries stood in a small auditorium, listening to the appointment decision of the Military Command Bureau on the stage.
Starting from Dai Chunfeng, Zuo Chong, Zheng Tingbing, Zhang Yifu and other bureau-level officials came to the stage one by one to accept the appointment letter from the National Government, and then they presided over the reading of personnel (division) affairs at the division level.
"Thank you, Deputy."
When he heard his name, Wu Chunyang looked excited and raised his hand to salute Zuo Zhong. Who would have thought that he could join the political (separated) government intelligence unit and become the director of the first intelligence department.
The military rank jumped several levels, and a major became a lieutenant colonel. This is a position that countless people will never reach in their lifetime. In the military command bureau, they are only lower than a few directors, deputy directors and Gu Qi.
"Work hard, be loyal to the leader, and be loyal to the party and the country."
Patting his confidant on the shoulder, Zuo Zhong made a solemn request. The bald man next to him smiled, obviously feeling very comfortable with the fart.
After thinking quickly for a few seconds, he seemed to have just heard the eldest son's words. He immediately turned around and saluted, bowed his head and said hello.
Facing the students, the old principal directly mentioned these two problems without being polite and asked Zuo Zhong to find a way to solve them. If nothing else, at least don't let him work next to the coffin.
Zhang Yifu, the former deputy section chief of the investigation section of the Nanchang (Separation) Battalion and now the deputy director of the Military Statistics Bureau, has no grudge against Xu Enzeng, but his colleagues all laughed. If he didn't laugh, he would be unsociable.
In fact, Xu Enzeng's end was something he had expected. The crux of the matter was Zhen Xiu, who had only been the intelligence section chief of the secret service headquarters for one day.
Zuo Zhong couldn't help but feel happy about his good luck in growing up, and he kept saying all kinds of compliments (separation) from his mouth as if to save his life. Who could compare with the teacher, the old principal was more courageous.
"Deputy Director Zuo, I have heard about you for a long time, but I finally meet you today."
There are two fathers and sons, and even if they fail, they can still be given a posthumous title such as a ruthless Taizi (separate) son. As for him, I guess he could just be replaced by the word "Party Leader", and his death would be too unjust.
The bald man poured poisonous chicken soup into the spies while frothing at the mouth, and danced with excitement while talking. His usual brutalist speech style made Zuo Zhong feel a little sleepy.
Zuo Chong did not favor one person over another. He also encouraged the other party with gentle words and handed over the appointment letter stamped with the seal of Mr. Lin from the National Government to the other party.
Are you satisfied?
Get rid of this word!
If I had known you were always so awesome, I would have gone to the secret service headquarters!
After pondering for a long time, Zuo Zhong came up with a solution. The office location can be found at the Jinling Police Department. These gangsters were the first to arrive in the mountain city, and they have many empty houses.
If the other party wants to suppress Xu Enzeng, in addition to the advantages of his position, he must find someone who is at ease and familiar with the intelligence to seek advice and start from the business side.
The person in charge of the intelligence agency can be stupid or refuse to do his job, but his stance must not waver in the slightest. Don’t forget that Zhen Xiu entered the secret service headquarters through someone named Wang.
After thinking about Zhu Jiahua's social circle, Zuo Zhong believed that no one was more suitable than him. If discipline did not allow it, he might still be able to get the title of Special Advisor to the Central Unification Committee.
I took the gendarmerie course at the French Military Academy in Saint-Cyr a few years ago, and I also studied in the training class of the Hangcheng Police School of the Secret Service. I am considered your student.
Zheng Tingbing, who was busy relocating his business and never saw the end of the dragon, also showed his big white teeth. Reading his opponents' jokes was always the most popular spare time activity for government officials.
I would like to apologize to you here. Over the years, the committee has asked us many times to find a way to rescue you, but unfortunately the Secret Service's power in Red Russia is limited and we have to give up."
But as for Shen Dongxin, he can just do nothing and wait for promotion. It's so irritating that people are so competitive. No wonder those devils in 226 are so angry.
After the age of fifty, your energy gradually declines and you cannot accomplish much. Only the middle thirty years are the golden age of life.
Zuo Zhong was laughing and thinking about a question at the same time. The directors of the Military Command and the Central Command were his teachers and elders, so the party's intelligence system was fully open to him.
We can’t let the lower party, Li, Bai and others see my joke. Remember, only if you join hands can the government’s intelligence work be efficient. Let’s go.”
The other party is unreasonable. Is this trying to force him and even the Military Command Bureau to take sides? He is anxious, a bit too anxious. You must know that Baldhead is still young, and it is not a good thing for a (separated) heir to be too high-profile.
Leaving behind this earth-shattering news, the bald man ordered the driver to drive. It is worth noting that before leaving, the eldest son sitting next to him nodded slightly towards Zuo Zhong.
Zuo Zhong respectfully made some remarks as a subordinate, and then said meaningfully: "The second young master is going to study in Germany and cannot bear the filial piety. You should accompany the leader more."
He is knowledgeable and capable, and has solved many espionage cases with me. With him running errands by your side, it should not be difficult to open up the situation."
"Shen Zhong, please go and sit down with Director Zhu later. He is your old principal. As a student, you should go to congratulate him and discuss the cooperation between the military commander and the central commander.
"Hahaha, Xu Enzeng, Xu Enzeng, you also have today. After working hard for a long time, you ended up making wedding clothes for others."
Looking at the motorcade going away, Dai Chunfeng, Zuo Zhong, Zheng Tingbing, who had not been seen for a long time, and Zhang Yifu looked at each other and couldn't help it anymore, and they all laughed happily.
"My lord, you have worked hard for the government for so many years, and you have worked really hard. Everyone in the government is happy to come back, and even those who hold low positions are overjoyed.
Moreover, Shen Dongxin joined the Secret Service at an awkward time and missed the best opportunity for promotion. He is still a lieutenant-level officer now, but it will be different when he joins the Central Command.
"Shen Zhong, don't worry, Dong Xin won't be wronged when he comes to me. Let's do this. Let him temporarily serve as my chief secretary. When the opportunity comes, he can be appointed as deputy director. Are you satisfied?"
"Sir, the Shen Dongxin I just talked about is the student's son. The Shen family is also a family friend of the Zuo family. He has a clean foundation and a clear background.
Perhaps realizing the inappropriateness of his actions just now, or perhaps being awakened by his words, the eldest young master silently moved away from Zuo Zhong, and took a few steps forward to get behind the bald head.
The appointment ceremony ended quickly, and according to the procedure, it immediately entered the commander's lecture session. The bald head made requirements for the future work of the Military Command Bureau.
Only in this way can we be worthy of our ancestors, worthy of our descendants, and worthy of being a man of uprightness!"
As the deputy director of the military command, Zuo Zhong could not get too involved in the affairs of the Central Command, which would easily dissatisfy the bald man and Lao Dai. Instead, it was better to send a trustworthy person to infiltrate the Central Command.
After arriving at the compound of the Military Command Bureau and getting on the special car, the bald man suddenly said something. The people on the Central Command's side (separation) had been decided, but the choice of director was a bit unexpected.
Regarding the work development issues that Zhu Jiahua was worried about, he reluctantly reported a person's name and expressed his willingness to lend his confidant to the old principal.
Zuo Chong nodded repeatedly, knowing that Lao Dai was afraid that Xu Enzeng would be too comfortable, and wanted to form an offensive and defensive alliance with Zhu Jiahua through himself, so that they could jointly deal with people named Xu.
No matter in terms of physical fitness, energy, or knowledge, we are not lagging behind others, and we all have enough time to make a difference!
This is such a valuable asset, so you must be deeply aware of the great responsibility, work together, carry forward the righteousness of heaven and earth, and create our cause.
Most of our classmates here today range in age from 20 to 50 years old. They are considered to be in the prime of life, and it is a good time to make contributions and make careers.
You just heard that Director Wei doesn't want to see internal fighting. In the past, with Xu Enzeng here, the first and second offices were incompatible. Now that Director Zhu is in charge, he still has to give him face."
It's just that when the military commander and the central commander are fighting, it's difficult for him to behave as a person. It's really a trouble for happiness. It seems that he has to find an opportunity to meet the old principal.
"Spring breeze, be cautious. I have decided that Zhu Jiahua will be the director of the Central Command and Xu Enzeng will be the deputy director. From now on, you two must cooperate sincerely and don't fight.
"I've seen the eldest son, and some of the merits of the humble positions are not worth mentioning. They are all under the command of the committee members and bureau chiefs. We people are just following orders."
First of all, the current Central Command is affiliated to the Central Executive Committee of the Kuomintang Party, and is separated from the military system. Appointments do not need to go through the Quanxu Office, and it is less difficult for people to be promoted across levels.
At this time, the eldest son appeared out of nowhere, stood beside him and whispered something, staring at his father, with a faint smile on his face, and his hands slightly raised, ready to applaud.
With the veteran Zhu Jiahua coming forward, Shen Dongxin's promotion and transfer will not be a problem. Even if Da Chen, who controls the Guo Party Organization (Separate) Organization Department, has objections, he will still have to show his favor.
Several senior officials of the Military Command Bureau were either beaming with joy or thoughtfully returning to the auditorium. Lao Dai announced the adjournment of the meeting after delivering a lengthy speech, and then called Zuo Zhong aside.
I think Zuo Zhong worked hard, went through life and death for several years, and caught as many as three hundred spies, if not five hundred, before he managed to reach his current position.
Zuo Zhong is so sad, the chief secretary is equivalent to the secretary (divided) secretary, which is Li Qiwu's position in the military command, not to mention the deputy director position that will be easily available in the future.
At this moment, the bald man's speech happened to be over. No matter what the eldest son's reaction was, Zuo Zhong turned around and raised his hands and clapped vigorously, pretending to be enthusiastic.
"Comrades, we know that in the Republic of China, the average life span of a person was no more than sixty years, and among these sixty years, it was said that one could not do anything before the age of twenty.
Other officers attending the meeting also followed suit. Intelligence work has always been sensitive and involved, and they did not want anyone to misunderstand that they were trying to make friends with intelligence officers.
On an occasion like today, any of his actions will be put under a magnifying glass and studied. In less than half an hour, the entire mountain city will know that he has "private communication" with the eldest son.
Now that the war between China and Japan is intensifying, the bald head has a very tight schedule. After speaking, he shook hands with Dai Chunfeng and Zuo Zhong before leaving. Everyone hurriedly bid him farewell respectfully.
He said everything he could. If the other party didn't understand how to seize the opportunity to please the bald man when the second young master was not in the country, he had no choice but to personally go into battle again to launch the Qingjun (separation) side.
Is Xu Enzeng really ignorant at all? Who would believe it? Especially when dealing with a suspicious person like Baldhead, so it is a stroke of luck that the person named Xu was not imprisoned for interrogation.
After hearing Zuo Zhong's words, Zhu Jiahua immediately agreed without any hesitation, stating that he would coordinate the work related to the transfer, and gave an astonishing guarantee.
After speaking, he looked at the bald head whose movements were getting bigger and bigger, and in a medium voice, he prepared to give the eldest son a few words to prevent the other party from thinking about a witchcraft incident that would harm him.
Moreover, the dignified Zhongtong could not even find his office, so he could only live in a village. Lao Zhu, the newly appointed director, was so anxious that he was running around in circles.
Speaking of Bai Wenzhi, this bastard is getting more and more courageous. He dared to steal the headquarters of No. 29 Luojiawan from the Secret Service. He must take the opportunity to deal with this person.
Gu Qi, who came up next, was even more happy with tears in his eyes. He was good at one place, but he was still a key agency like the Military Command Bureau. He had enough in this life.
For God's sake, let a former president of Jinling University, Minister of Education, and Minister of Transportation be a spy. It's really difficult for someone to be bald.
Zuo Zhong glanced at the short, oily-haired, rich-looking Grand Prince of the Government, and secretly complained in his heart.
This is also true. When Zuo Zhong found Zhu Jiahua in a dilapidated wooden building after dark, the originally gloomy man was overjoyed to see him.
He was confident in saying this. Zhu Jiahua was essentially a scholar, knew nothing about intelligence activities, and was not suitable for intelligence work due to his personality.
Lao Dai put his hands on his hips and said loudly that he had never felt that the world was so beautiful. He knew that Xu Enzeng would be happier if he lost his position as director than if he became the director himself.
Of course he had to have a hand in such a great thing, and immediately patted his chest and promised Dai Chunfeng that Zhu Jiahua would be on their side.
Just as he was making the old gentleman smile, several white lights suddenly flashed in the dark night sky outside the wooden building window, followed by several huge explosions.
Zuo Zhong and Zhu Jiahua were stunned on the spot. As senior (separated) officials of the government, they knew that the direction was none other than Huangshan, the official residence of the bald man.
"Quick...quickly call and ask if the committee is safe."
Zhu Jiazhuang pointed at the phone on his desk tremblingly, shouted with all his strength, and then sat down on the stool with his head spinning.
Chapter completed!